Primary 31 - Going to the Kingdom


Our wonderful class, 

We want to address the law. Some of you may ask "what is the law of God" or "are the principles and ordinances of the gospel" law?

Let's start with some simple things to answer those questions. First, you all have the Comforter who, as the scriptures say, "will teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance" (John 14:26). You see each reward of heaven has rules that govern it and if you have a willing heart and a willing mind, you can and will receive it. You may ask "when will I learn the laws of heaven" or "where will I learn the laws of heaven"? The answer is the law is everywhere and available all the time. What is our responsibility? We are to, as the song says, seek the Lord early (children songbook 108) while we are in our youth. Heavenly Father has taught us through the Savior and prophets that no unclean thing can enter heaven (Moses 6:57; Alma 40:26).

 We have the plan of happiness laid out in the scriptures. Are there laws then? Yes! As simple as the 10 commandments, are the laws of the Savior and Heavenly Father. How we can understand them is outlined in the scriptures and the words of modern-day prophets. Are ordinances equally important? Yes! We are commanded to be baptized, and help our dead to be also. 

In the end, we are strongly working to have clean hearts, minds, hands, and feet. That means, that we have a broken and contrite heart that is teachable and eager to teach others, that our minds are not idle but engaged in constant prayer and reflection of our covenants, that our hands are looking to help build the kingdom of God by serving others, and where we go is in a direction where others can follow.

Brothers and sisters strive to live a clean and productive life. Seek to do good and be good in everything so that you can see how Heavenly Father is always seeking to bless you is our prayer in the sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Challenges
1) Read D&C 89-92
2) Have a wonderful day

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